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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.39, 1,793.51 and 465.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.39, 1,793.51 and 465.46 is: 697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.39 : 1,793.51 = 465.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.39/1,793.51 = 465.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.39x = 1,793.51 × 465.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.39x = 834,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,807.16/1,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.77

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